In my preparations for the Tortour ultra cycling race in August, I decided to visit the Dolomites mountain range. They are without a doubt one of the greatest cycling areas in the Alps. Spectacular mountain passes and breathtaking valleys create dramatic ascents and descents. And the mighty mountains surrounding the passes are the perfect scenery for our next photo journal. I stayed at Cortina d’Ampezzo in a small familyhotel Villa Alpina, which I highly recommend (they offer the best breakfast). Below are some of the images from that trip.
To view all of the images and the whole article please visit my photo journal on my website: Photo journal: A trip to the mighty Dolomites mountain range
Tre Cime di Lavaredo at Sunrise
Passo di Giau is the most spectacular mountain pass in the Dolomites in my eyes. Sunrises and sunsets are just captivating.
Breathtaking mountain panorama at Dolomites in the early morning.
Lago di Antorno (lake Antorno) can hypnotize you. I was gazing at this image and was reluctant to leave.
One of the most spectacular sights in the Dolomites. Perfect mirror at lago di Misurina.
I always make a self portrait or two, just to show how grandiose landscape can be.
Magical Sunrise at passo di Giau. Last day I was rewarded with the perfect Sunrise.
Weather wasn't as perfect as I hoped for, but it's still a decent shot of Lago di Braies.
Tre cime di Lavaredo at Sunrise.
If you take a few steppes from passo di Giau over a meadow you will notice this heart shaped lake. Such a fortunate discovery.
